CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 4h 28m · NR

The History of American Railroads: The Era of Diesel

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The History of American Railroads: The Era of Diesel examines the golden age of America’s passenger railroads, traveling across the United States on legendary trains of the East, South, and West. Featuring routes such as the New York Central, Pennsylvania, B&O, Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis, Atlantic Coast Line, Rio Grande, Santa Fe, and Union Pacific, the documentary also explores the difficult transition years of the 1960s and 1970s as America’s great passenger trains made their final journeys.

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Released
Runtime
4h 28m
Language
EN
Released
June 12, 2007
Studios
Columbia River Ent.

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